What is Hermes known for?
Hermes (Roman equivalent of Mercury) was the Messenger of the Gods, commerce, travelers messengers, laughter, thieves. His symbols were Caduceus, winged sandals. Hermes was the son of Zeus and Maia. From the day he was born he was causing mischief. When he was just one day old, he stole all of Apollo’s sacred cows. When Apollo found out that he had stolen his cattle, he was ready to incinerate Hermes. However, Hermes presented Apollo with a musical instrument which he had just made, called a lyre. Apollo was so pleased with the instrument that he forgot his anger and instead gave Hermes his caduceus in trade for the lyre.
